DZS announced that it has appointed Tom Carter as Chief Customer Officer for the Americas and Europe, Middle East and Africa (AEMEA). Carter previously led global sales for Blue Planet, Ciena's software business unit. Carter joins DZS following a period of extraordinary transformation since Charlie Vogt was named CEO in August of 2020.

Prior to joining DZS, Carter served as Vice President of Global Sales at Ciena/Blue Planet. Before joining Ciena, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Sandvine. He previously led Worldwide Sales for Carrier Service Providers at F5.

Mr. Carter holds a business degree from the University of Alberta.